GRE Word List

PERMISSIVE

granted on sufferance : tolerated

The meaning of the word permissive is granted on sufferance : tolerated.

Random words

WordMeaning
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
strutto become turgid : swell
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point