GRE Word List

ELOQUENCE

discourse marked by force and persuasiveness

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

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WordMeaning
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
jocosegiven to joking : merry
rankrelative standing or position
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
flounderflatfish
depravitya corrupt act or practice