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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gyroscope | a wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin |
| flagrant | conspicuously offensive |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| cloister | a monastic establishment |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |