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
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
transpireto take place : go on
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
piquantengagingly provocative
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass