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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pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
monotonytedious sameness
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acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
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debuta first appearance
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