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
retaliateto return like for like
slackento make less active : slow up
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
cannyclever
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
clownfarmer
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
obligatorybinding in law or conscience