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 discretion discretion /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

noun

  1. () Freedom to act or judge on one's own  ( discretion )
    freedom to act or judge on one's own
       it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
    it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
  2. () Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress  ( circumspection , discreetness , prudence , discretion )
    knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
      The servants showed great tact and discretion
    the servants showed great tact and discretion
  3. The trait of judging wisely and objectively  ( discernment , discretion )
    the trait of judging wisely and objectively
      A man of discernment
    a man of discernment
  4. The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies  ( discretion , free will )
    the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
  5. Refined taste; tact  ( delicacy , discretion )
    refined taste; tact


 tetragon tetragon /ˈtɛtrəˌɡɒn/

noun

  1. A four-sided polygon  ( quadrangle , quadrilateral , tetragon )
    a four-sided polygon


 Asanga Asanga /əˈsæŋgə/

noun

  1. Indian religious leader and founder of the Yogacara school of Buddhism in India (4th century)  ( Asanga )
    Indian religious leader and founder of the Yogacara school of Buddhism in India (4th century)
      Asanga's teachings significantly influenced Buddhist philosophy and practice.
    Asanga's teachings significantly influenced Buddhist philosophy and practice.


 pork-fish pork-fish /pɔːrk fɪʃ/

noun

  1. Black and gold grunt found from Bermuda to Caribbean to Brazil  ( Anisotremus virginicus , pork-fish , porkfish )
    black and gold grunt found from Bermuda to Caribbean to Brazil


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