GRE Word List
DISCOURSE
verbal interchange of ideas
The meaning of the word discourse is verbal interchange of ideas.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chafe | irritate |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| cipher | zero |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |