GRE Word List
PERMISSIVE
granted on sufferance : tolerated
The meaning of the word permissive is granted on sufferance : tolerated.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |