GRE Word List
PERMISSIVE
granted on sufferance : tolerated
The meaning of the word permissive is granted on sufferance : tolerated.
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|---|---|
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| contest | strive |
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| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |