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
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
litheeasily bent or flexed
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
bitterbeing, 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
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living