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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repercussionreflection
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lateralof or relating to the side
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority