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
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
emulateto strive to equal or excel
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
denotationan act or process of denoting