GRE Word List

OBLOQUY

a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language

The meaning of the word obloquy is a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language.

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WordMeaning
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly