GRE Word List

PERMISSIVE

granted on sufferance : tolerated

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

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WordMeaning
purportedreputed
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
perforateto make a hole through
apparentopen to view : visible
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
generalitythe quality or state of being general
promptto move to action : incite
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble