GRE Word List
DISCRETION
individual choice or judgment
The meaning of the word discretion is individual choice or judgment.
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Word | Meaning |
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troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |