GRE Word List

DISCRETION

individual choice or judgment

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

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WordMeaning
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
unfetterto free from fetters
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
imbueendow
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
irateroused to ire
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will