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
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith