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
compulsorymandatory
unregeneratenot regenerate
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
oratorone who delivers an oration
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong