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
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
rescindto take away : remove
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)