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Just Vocabulary|JV429 (Harangue and Pluck) Episode
HARANGUE = (n.) a forceful, public criticism made in a speech or sometimes in
writing; (v.) to criticize or question somebody, or try to persuade somebody to do something in a forceful angry way
Examples:
- Frank's lawyer made comments, which were marked by a vicious harangue against the defendant.
- Joanne's parents will sometimes come up to her room and harangue her for playing her music too loud.
- Marc delivered a long harangue to his students.
Synonyms:
diatribe, rant, tirade, attack, criticism, invective, lecture, peroration
Antonyms:
encomium
PLUCK =
courage and determination
Examples:
- Lisa's got a lot of pluck to stand up for herself like that.
- My grandfather is 85 but he has a lot of pluck.
- Phil never shown a lot of pluck and routinely lets people walk all over him.
Synonyms:
courage, spirit, heart, mettle, moxie, determination, fortitude, bravery
Antonyms:
cowardice, indifference
[ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:04:00 GMT ]
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