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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ascertain | to find out or learn with certainty |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |