GRE Word List
PERMISSIVE
granted on sufferance : tolerated
The meaning of the word permissive is granted on sufferance : tolerated.
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| pendant | something suspended: such as |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
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| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |
| lout | to bow in respect |
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| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
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| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |