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
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
precipitantprecipitate
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease