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 |
|---|---|
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| exude | to ooze out |
| spare | not being used |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
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| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| militate | to have weight or effect |