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 |
|---|---|
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |