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
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon