GRE Word List

PERORATION

the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration

The meaning of the word peroration is the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration.

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WordMeaning
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
purveyorone that purveys
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
reprisala retaliatory act
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious