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 |
|---|---|
| progeny | descendants |
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| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
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| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |