GRE Word List
DISCRIMINATING
making a distinction : distinguishing
The meaning of the word discriminating is making a distinction : distinguishing.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| console | an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament |
| plaster | a medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |