GRE Word List

ELOQUENCE

discourse marked by force and persuasiveness

The meaning of the word eloquence is discourse marked by force and persuasiveness.

Random words

WordMeaning
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
apoplexystroke
raffleto engage in a raffle
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
duressforcible restraint or restriction
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution