GRE Word List
DISCRETION
individual choice or judgment
The meaning of the word discretion is individual choice or judgment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |