GRE Word List

POLEMIC

an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another

The meaning of the word polemic is an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another.

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requiema mass for the dead
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
microcosma little world
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
evenhandedfair
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust