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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| quorum | a select group |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |