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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| parlance | speech |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |