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
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
suitorone that petitions or entreats
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
adjointo add or attach by joining