GRE Word List

DISCRETION

individual choice or judgment

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

Random words

WordMeaning
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
quoruma select group
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body