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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connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
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protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
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seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
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