GRE Word List
LENIENCY
mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment
The meaning of the word leniency is mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| miscellaneous | made up of a variety of parts |
| baleful | evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look |
| dummy | imitation of a real object used as a substitute; effigy |
| authenticate | prove genuine |
| exude | flow out slowly; discharge (gradually); give forth; N. exudation |
| arable | fit for growing crops; Ex. arable land |
| champion | support militantly; fight for; N: person who fights for or supports strongly (a principle, movement, person, etc.) |
| mantle | loose sleeveless outer garment; cloak; something that covers or envelops; the layer of the earth between the crust and the core |
| jollity | gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay |
| knell | tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V. |