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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
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
capsizeto cause to overturn
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
significanthaving meaning
cloistera monastic establishment
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back