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
understateto represent as less than is the case
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gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
flushto fly away suddenly
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
alleviaterelieve