GRE Word List

PERMISSIVE

granted on sufferance : tolerated

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

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briman upper or outer margin : verge
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presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
itineranttraveling from place to place
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
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