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
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
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victualsfood usable by people
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
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innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
gerontocracyrule by elders