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
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
transcendentaltranscendent
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
desiccateto dry up