Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
permissive
Meaning :
allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society
(adj.) granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline
Sentence :
direct primary legislation is largely permissive rather than prescriptive", "permissive parents
Synonyms :
acquiescent, agreeable, allowing, approving, easy-going, forbearing, free, indulgent, latitudinarian, lax, liberal, open-minded, permitting, susceptible, tolerant
Antonyms :
intolerant, mean, strict
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
permissive person tends to give permission to everyone...means lenient
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
permissive person tends to give permission to everyone...means lenient
More Examples :
Living in such a permissive society can have negative effects on the children.
Permissive of times; being progressive and open-minded has never been so cool.
