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
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
balma balsamic (see balsamic
mausoleuma large tomb
groucha fit of bad temper