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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| enrapture | to fill with delight |