GRE Word List

DISCOURSE

verbal interchange of ideas

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

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ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
vertexthe top of the head
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waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
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