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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WordMeaning
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
strewto spread by scattering
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
servileof or befitting a menial position
antiquityancient times