GRE Word List
DISCRIMINATING
making a distinction : distinguishing
The meaning of the word discriminating is making a distinction : distinguishing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| delve | excavate |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |