GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

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WordMeaning
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
carriondead and putrefying flesh
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control