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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clandestine | marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| eventual | contingent |
| application | an act of applying: |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |