GRE Word List

DISCERNING

showing insight and understanding : discriminating

The meaning of the word discerning is showing insight and understanding : discriminating.

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WordMeaning
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
diversediffering from one another : unlike
indissolublenot dissoluble
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely