GRE Word List
DISCRETION
individual choice or judgment
The meaning of the word discretion is individual choice or judgment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| congenial | pleasant |
| sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
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