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
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
ferventvery hot : glowing
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
beleaguerbesiege
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply