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 |
|---|---|
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| exegesis | exposition |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
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| rivulet | a small stream |
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| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |