GRE Word List
DISCRETION
individual choice or judgment
The meaning of the word discretion is individual choice or judgment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |