GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

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WordMeaning
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
submergeto put under water
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
motea small particle : speck
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies