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
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle