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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| fete | festival |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| grunt | to utter a grunt |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| bemused | marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |