GRE Word List

DIATRIBE

a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing

The meaning of the word diatribe is a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing.

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WordMeaning
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
lampoonsatire
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
politypolitical organization
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
outgoinggoing away : departing