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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stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
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zealota zealous person
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank