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.
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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. |