GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

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WordMeaning
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude