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
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
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uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
cemeterya burial ground
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
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promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
tillerone that tills : cultivator