GRE Word List
DISCOURSE
verbal interchange of ideas
The meaning of the word discourse is verbal interchange of ideas.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |