GRE Word List
PERORATION
conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
The meaning of the word peroration is conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| knack | special talent; art |
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| pedant | scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities |
| faze | disconcert; dismay; embarrass |
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