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
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
antecedeprecede
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
filthfoul or putrid matter
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
bolstera long pillow or cushion
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively