GRE Word List
LENIENCY
the quality or state of being lenient
The meaning of the word leniency is the quality or state of being lenient.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hydrophobia | rabies |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| prank | trick |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| compulsory | mandatory |