GRE Word List

DISCRETION

individual choice or judgment

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

Random words

WordMeaning
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
oligarchygovernment by the few
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment