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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relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship