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lenient

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore L words

tolerant and merciful rather than strict in judgment or punishment

In a sentence

The judge was unusually lenient with first-time offenders, favoring counseling over jail.

Synonyms
mercifulindulgenttolerantforbearing
Antonyms
strictharshsevere

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