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
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
veracioustruthful
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
figmentsomething made up or contrived
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
filthfoul or putrid matter
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap