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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| husbandry | the cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |