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
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
pantomimepantomimist
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
induceto move by persuasion or influence
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak