GRE Word List
DISTINCTIVE
clearly different from others of the same kind
The meaning of the word distinctive is clearly different from others of the same kind.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| psychopathic | pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder |
| emboss | produce a design in raised relief; decorate with a raised design |
| quisling | traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling |
| tractable | docile; easily managed; (of something) easily changed or molded; N. tractability |
| fermentation | chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation |
| ration | fixed portion; V: distribute as rations |
| skirmish | minor fight; minor battle in war; V. |
| precis | abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text |
| vilify | slander; speak evil of; N. vilification |
| rubric | title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol |