GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

Random words

WordMeaning
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
smotherto kill by depriving of air
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
diademcrown
denotationan act or process of denoting
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
tawnyof the color tawny
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations