GRE Word List
DISCRIMINATING
making a distinction : distinguishing
The meaning of the word discriminating is making a distinction : distinguishing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |