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
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
conveneto come together in a body
historichistorical
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
understateto represent as less than is the case
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement