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
dramaa composition (see composition
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
swathea band used in swathing
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
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
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
consortassociate
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool