GRE Word List
DISCRETION
prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances; freedom of action or judgment; ADJ. discreet; CF. discretionary
The meaning of the word discretion is prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances; freedom of action or judgment; ADJ. discreet; CF. discretionary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| diorama | life-size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history; three-dimensional scene with modeled figures against a painted background |
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| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
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