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
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
disconsolatecheerless
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
pummelpound
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
compressto press or squeeze together