Words from this root (18)
discreet
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/dɪˈskrit/
careful and prudent, especially to avoid causing offence
discrete
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/dɪˈskrit/
individually separate and distinct
discernment
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/dɪˈsɚnmənt/
keen perception and good judgment
decree
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/dɪˈkri/
an official order having the force of law
discern
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/dɪˈsɝn/
to perceive or recognize something, often with difficulty
discretionary
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/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/
available for use at one's own judgment or choice
secrete
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/sɪˈkrit/
to produce and discharge a substance; also, to hide away
decern
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/dɪˈsɝn/
to decree or judge judicially, especially in Scots law
discretely
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/dɪˈskritli/
in a separate or individually distinct manner
indiscreet
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/ˌɪndɪˈskrit/
lacking discretion; unwisely free in speech or action
decretory
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/ˈdɛkrɪˌtɔri/
of the nature of a decree; decisive or definitive
discreetness
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/dɪˈskritnɪs/
the quality of being careful and prudent in speech or conduct
discriminative
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/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪv/
making or able to make fine distinctions; selective
discriminatory
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/dɪˈskrɪmɪnəˌtɔri/
making unjust distinctions, especially on the basis of group
unascertained
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/ˌʌnæsɚˈteɪnd/
not yet determined or established with certainty
uncertainly
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/ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/
in a hesitant or doubtful manner
uncertainness
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/ʌnˈsɜːrtənnəs/
the state of being unsure or doubtful; uncertainty
unconcernedly
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/ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnɪdli/
in a manner free from worry or interest; indifferently