GRE Word List
DISTINCTIVE
marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
The meaning of the word distinctive is marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repercussion | reflection |
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |