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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
redressto set right : remedy
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
marshala 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
clapperone that claps: such as
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
tactfulhaving or showing tact
shirkto go stealthily : sneak