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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phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
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nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
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reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)