GRE Word List

DISCRIMINATING

making a distinction : distinguishing

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

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WordMeaning
penchanta strong and continued inclination
overtopen to view : manifest
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
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