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
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
comportto be fitting : accord
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger