GRE Word List

LEEWAY

an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance

The meaning of the word leeway is an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance.

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WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
expatriatebanish
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view