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
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
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inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
calculatedapt
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
clichea trite phrase or expression