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
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
verdantgreen in tint or color
forteone's strong point
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
deputizeto appoint as deputy
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
inopportuneinconvenient