GRE Word List

DISCRETION

individual choice or judgment

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

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WordMeaning
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
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presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb