GRE Word List

PERMISSIVE

granted on sufferance : tolerated

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

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tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
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clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
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antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
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cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty