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
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
maneuvera military or naval movement
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
malcontenta discontented person:
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
rama male sheep