GRE Word List

TIRADE

a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language

The meaning of the word tirade is a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language.

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WordMeaning
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
pendingduring
tightwada close or miserly person
shama trick that deludes : hoax
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously