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
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
bacchanalorgy
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
prosperousauspicious
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs