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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |