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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| homeostasis | a 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 |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| consort | associate |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |