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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| depict | to represent by or as if by a picture |
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| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
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