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
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)