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
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
rectifyto set right : remedy
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control