GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

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WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
swipea strong sweeping blow
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted