GRE Word List
DISCRIMINATING
making a distinction : distinguishing
The meaning of the word discriminating is making a distinction : distinguishing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |