GRE Word List

DISCRETION

individual choice or judgment

The meaning of the word discretion is individual choice or judgment.

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perforateto make a hole through
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
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wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
retaliateto return like for like
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
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aloftat or to a great height
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