Rambling
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adjective
Definition
Lengthy and confused or inconsequential; sprawling
Examples
“His rambling speech lost the audience's attention.”
“The rambling mansion had many unexpected rooms.”
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GRE Tip
Rambling is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "discursive" or "digressive" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "concise".
Related GRE Words
digressive
Departing from the main subject; rambling
discursive
Digressing from subject to subject; rambling
cursory
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
babble
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish or meaningless way
blather
To talk at length in a foolish way; nonsensical talk
diatribe
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
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