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.

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WordMeaning
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
depredationto lay waste : plunder
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
delusivelikely to delude
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
cannyclever
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout