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
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
hubbubnoise
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
capacitylegal competency (see competence