GRE Word List

HARANGUE

a speech addressed to a public assembly

The meaning of the word harangue is a speech addressed to a public assembly.

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swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
requiteto make return for : repay
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
filibusteran irregular military adventurer