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 |
|---|---|
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
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| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
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| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |