discerning
/dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
dis · cern · ing
dɪ · ˈsɜːrn · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. having or showing good judgment or understanding
Significado en Español
perspicaz, discernidor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sáng suốt, tinh tường
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis-(separation) + cern(separate) + -ing → able to separate → discerning.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for discerning?
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A
perceptive
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B
careless
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C
indifferent
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D
ignorant
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A — perceptive.
“discerning” means adj. having or showing good judgment or understanding
Common questions about “discerning”
What does “discerning” mean?
discerning — adj. having or showing good judgment or understanding. In Chinese: 有识别力的，眼光敏锐的.
How do you pronounce “discerning”?
discerning is pronounced /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · cern · ing.
Is “discerning” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. discerning appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “discerning”?
dis-(separation) + cern(separate) + -ing → able to separate → discerning.
