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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abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
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seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
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