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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| flounder | flatfish |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |