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
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
spoofdeceive
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant