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
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
pummelpound
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult