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
sojourna temporary stay
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
facadethe front of a building
copiousyielding something abundantly
cadeta younger brother or son
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad