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
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume