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
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
facultyability
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms