GRE Word List
DIATRIBE
bitter scolding or denunciation; invective; abuse
The meaning of the word diatribe is bitter scolding or denunciation; invective; abuse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| factious | inclined to form factions; causing dissension |
| rectify | set right; correct; CF. rect-: right |
| ooze | (of a thick liquid) pass or flow slowly; N: mud or thick liquid as at the bottom of a river |
| peroration | conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length |
| brawny | muscular; having well-developed muscles |
| filing | particle removed by a file |
| whit | small amount; smallest speck; Ex. not a whit of |
| flux | flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux |
| desecrate | profane; violate the sanctity of |
| concerted | mutually agreed on; done together by agreement; Ex. concerted effort; CF. in concert: working together |
