GRE Word List

LICENSE

permission to act

The meaning of the word license is permission to act.

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WordMeaning
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
riftfissure
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful