GRE Word List

PERMISSIVE

granted on sufferance : tolerated

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

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WordMeaning
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impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
dintforce
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
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