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 |
|---|---|
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| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
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