GRE Word List
INVECTIVE
insulting or abusive language : vituperation
The meaning of the word invective is insulting or abusive language : vituperation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |