GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

The meaning of the word discourse is verbal interchange of ideas.

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retainto keep in possession or use
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
rama male sheep
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
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