GRE Word List
PERMISSIVE
granted on sufferance : tolerated
The meaning of the word permissive is granted on sufferance : tolerated.
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|---|---|
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
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| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
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| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |