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 |
|---|---|
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| hallowed | holy |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |