GRE Word List
DISCRIMINATE
to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
The meaning of the word discriminate is to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |