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
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
underhandin a clandestine manner
uniquebeing the only one : sole
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
pinnacea light sailing ship
depredationto lay waste : plunder
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun