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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WordMeaning
repercussionreflection
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
homeostasisa 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
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
credentialwarranting credit or confidence