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Learn “Discernment”

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Discernment

noun/dih-SERN-muhnt/

Meaning

The ability to judge things carefully and tell good from bad or true from false.

In context

Reading tricky exam questions needs discernment so you notice which answer is a clever trap.

Remember it

Discernment lets you DISCERN, or clearly see, the difference between right and wrong choices.

Use it well

Use for careful, wise judgement, not just a quick guess or an ordinary decision.