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
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
invalidnot valid:
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
missivea written communication : letter
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset