GRE Word List

DIGRESSION

the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work

The meaning of the word digression is the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work.

Random words

WordMeaning
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
inanimatenot animate:
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated