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
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
chivalrousvaliant
whittlea large knife
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
bestialof or relating to beasts
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
smeara viscous or sticky substance