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
impenitentnot penitent
demurto take exception : object
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
vergebrink
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
beelinea straight direct course