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
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insensatelacking sense or understanding
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
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delveexcavate
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
venuelocale