GRE Word List

LICENSE

permission to act

The meaning of the word license is permission to act.

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compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
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skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy