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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WordMeaning
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
distendextend
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
overweeningarrogant
concatenatelinked together
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