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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |