GRE Word List
PERMISSIVE
granted on sufferance : tolerated
The meaning of the word permissive is granted on sufferance : tolerated.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |