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
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
thespianactor
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
buffeta blow especially with the hand
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess