GRE Word List

RHETORIC

the art of speaking or writing effectively: such as

The meaning of the word rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing effectively: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
esteemthe regard in which one is held
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
emollientmaking soft or supple
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar