GRE Word List
DISCRETION
prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances; freedom of action or judgment; ADJ. discreet; CF. discretionary
The meaning of the word discretion is prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances; freedom of action or judgment; ADJ. discreet; CF. discretionary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stampede | sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises |
| nominal | in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint |
| immutable | unchangeable |
| teetotalism | practice of abstaining totally from alcoholic drinks; N. teetotaler;; ADJ. teetotal; CF. T + total |
| aesthetic | artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful (of a person or building); CF. aesthete; CF. aesthetics |
| submerge | place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work |
| attribute | essential quality; V: ascribe; explain |
| revelry | boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration |
| partisan | one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla |
| chronic | long established as a disease |
