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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reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
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moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
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superimposeto place or lay over or above something
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