indiscriminate
/ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/
Group 8Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Done at random or without careful judgment GRE
Example in Context
The indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas drew condemnation from international observers who demanded an immediate ceasefire.
Synonyms
randomcarelesswholesale
Etymology
Not distinguishing; doing things randomly without care.
- in- (Latin) — not
- discrimen (Latin) — distinction
Memory Aid
🎲Sounds like “in this crement”
Imagine a giant throwing dice IN THIS CREMENT, making all choices randomly — everything is INDISCRIMINATE!
Visual Association
🎉A party where everyone randomly throws confetti everywhere, no one cares about the mess!
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “indiscriminate” mean on the GRE?
indiscriminate (adjective) means “Done at random or without careful judgment”. The indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas drew condemnation from international observers who demanded an immediate ceasefire.
How to remember “indiscriminate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “indiscriminate” sounds like “in this crement”. Imagine a giant throwing dice IN THIS CREMENT, making all choices randomly — everything is INDISCRIMINATE!
What are synonyms for “indiscriminate”?
Common synonyms: random, careless, wholesale.