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 |
|---|---|
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |