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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cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
clamornoisy shouting
apoplexystroke
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical