GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
clamornoisy shouting
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
veerto change direction or course
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task