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
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
clichea trite phrase or expression
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
succulentfull of juice : juicy
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten