GRE Word List

SELECTIVE

of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select

The meaning of the word selective is of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select.

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pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
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stem_fromarise from; originate from
fabricateinvent
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somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
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