Incoherent
mediumin-koh-HEER-ent
adjective
Definition
Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear
Examples
“His incoherent speech suggested he was intoxicated.”
“The essay was incoherent and lacked a clear thesis.”
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GRE Tip
Incoherent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "unintelligible" or "disjointed" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "coherent".
Related GRE Words
fragmented
Broken or separated into distinct parts; lacking unity
inarticulate
Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
digressive
Departing from the main subject; rambling
discursive
Digressing from subject to subject; rambling
obfuscate
To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
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