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
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
expenditurethe act or process of expending
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
induceto move by persuasion or influence
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness