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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL
Find the word behind the meaning. Read the definition and try to retrieve the word. Say it aloud or write it down before opening the answer.
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CARD 1 OF 2
Which word fits this meaning? Able to notice and judge important differences or qualities.
adjective
Reveal word and examples discerning A discerning buyer examined the stitching before making a choice. Dictionary practice example. Jules was a discerning reader who noticed subtle differences between confident description and unsupported interpretation. From The Value of a Closer Look . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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