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.

Random words

WordMeaning
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
eventualcontingent
applicationan act of applying:
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group