GRE Word List
ORATOR
one who delivers an oration
The meaning of the word orator is one who delivers an oration.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
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| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
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