GRE Word List
DIATRIBE
bitter scolding or denunciation; invective; abuse
The meaning of the word diatribe is bitter scolding or denunciation; invective; abuse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wag | shake repeatedly from side to side; Ex. The dog wagged its tail; N: humorous person; wit |
| lewd | lustful |
| plenary | (of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power |
| distant | reserved or aloof; cold in manner; Ex. distant greeting; ADV. distantly |
| grate | make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace |
| erudite | (of a person or book) learned; full of learning; scholarly; N. erudition |
| penumbra | partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow |
| biennial | every two years |
| extenuate | weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior) |
| regatta | boat or yacht race |