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
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
conceitfavorable opinion
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age