GRE Word List
DISCRIMINATING
making a distinction : distinguishing
The meaning of the word discriminating is making a distinction : distinguishing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| epigram | a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| fallacious | embodying a fallacy |