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 |
|---|---|
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| falsify | to prove or declare false : disprove |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| malodorous | having a bad odor |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| expenditure | the act or process of expending |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |