GRE Word List

INVECTIVE

insulting or abusive language : vituperation

The meaning of the word invective is insulting or abusive language : vituperation.

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WordMeaning
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
refraincurb
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
harassexhaust
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
detonationthe action or process of detonating
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy