GRE Word List
DISCOURSE
verbal interchange of ideas
The meaning of the word discourse is verbal interchange of ideas.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| leave-taking | departure |
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |