GRE Word List

DISQUISITION

a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse

The meaning of the word disquisition is a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse.

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WordMeaning
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
dawdleto spend time idly
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
tillerone that tills : cultivator