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
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit