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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| Word | Meaning |
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| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| trappings | outward signs |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |