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.

Word	Meaning
interjection	an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
spatula	a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
meager	having little flesh : thin
explicate	to give a detailed explanation of
nexus	connection
avenge	to take vengeance for or on behalf of
stifle	to withhold from circulation or expression
touchy	marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
converge	to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
gnarled	full of knots or gnarls : knotty