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 |
|---|---|
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
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| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
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| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
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