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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| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
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| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
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