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
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
veracioustruthful
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism