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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lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
dissensiondisagreement
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
expiateto make amends for