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.

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WordMeaning
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
precipitousprecipitate
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
dismissto permit or cause to leave
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order