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 |
|---|---|
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
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| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
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| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
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