GRE Word List
DISCERNING
showing insight and understanding : discriminating
The meaning of the word discerning is showing insight and understanding : discriminating.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |