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

WordMeaning
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions