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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |