GRE Word List

PERCEPTIVE

responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning

The meaning of the word perceptive is responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning.

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WordMeaning
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
allureto entice by charm or attraction
abateto decrease in force or intensity
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
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