GRE Word List
DISCOURSE
verbal interchange of ideas
The meaning of the word discourse is verbal interchange of ideas.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |