GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

Random words

WordMeaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
imbibedrink
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
natationthe action or art of swimming
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as