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
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
maneuvera military or naval movement
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
proletariana member of the proletariat
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage