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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concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
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jostleto come in contact or into collision
trappingsoutward signs
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accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
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sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
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