GRE Word List

PERMISSIVE

granted on sufferance : tolerated

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

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WordMeaning
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
prodigya highly talented child or youth
hazarda source of danger
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence