GRE Word List
DISCERNING
mentally quick and observant; having insight; perceptive; able to make good judgments; V. discern: perceive
The meaning of the word discerning is mentally quick and observant; having insight; perceptive; able to make good judgments; V. discern: perceive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| besiege | surround with armed forces; harass (with requests); annoy continually |
| vindictive | disposed to revenge; vengeful; out for revenge; spiteful; intended to cause harm; malicious; Ex. vindictive streak |
| agnostic | one who is skeptical of the existence or knowability of a god or any ultimate reality |
| filch | steal (things of small value) |
| ford | place where a river can be crossed on foot; V. |
| pine | long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline |
| sadistic | inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty |
| periphery | outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town |
| bigot | one who is intolerant (in matters of religion or politics) |
| ravenous | extremely hungry; voracious |
