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.

Random words

WordMeaning
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
integralessential to completeness : constituent
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
endueprovide
convoketo call together to a meeting