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
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
intersticea space that intervenes between things
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
sophistphilosopher