GRE Word List

TIRADE

a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language

The meaning of the word tirade is a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language.

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WordMeaning
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
reciprocateto give and take mutually
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
broachbrooch
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted