GRE Word List

VITUPERATIVE

uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse

The meaning of the word vituperative is uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse.

Random words

WordMeaning
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
respitea period of temporary delay
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
callousbeing hardened and thickened
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality