GRE Word List

DISCURSIVE

moving from topic to topic without order : rambling

The meaning of the word discursive is moving from topic to topic without order : rambling.

Random words

WordMeaning
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
mulctfine
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish