GRE Word List

LICENSE

permission to act

The meaning of the word license is permission to act.

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expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
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efficacythe power to produce an effect
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
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