GRE Word List
DISTINCTION
the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
The meaning of the word distinction is the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| bulge | to jut out : swell |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| concentric | having a common center |
| garnish | decorate |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| trance | stupor |