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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| padre | a Christian clergyman |
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