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
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
militateto have weight or effect
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual