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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| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
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| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
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