GRE Word List

DISCRIMINATING

making a distinction : distinguishing

The meaning of the word discriminating is making a distinction : distinguishing.

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WordMeaning
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
equipoisea state of equilibrium
rescindto take away : remove
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)