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
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
throespang
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
fructifyto bear fruit
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease