rhetoric
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/ˈrɛtərɪk/
rhe · to · ric
ˈrɛ · tə · rɪk
English Definition
n. eloquence persuasion empty talk
Significado en Español
retórica, palabrería
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuật hùng biện, lời nói hoa mỹ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rhetoric (rhetoric, Greek) → the study of rhetoric, flowery language.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “rhetoric” in the following sentence: The politician was known more for his persuasive rhetoric than for his actual policies.
A
eloquence
B
silence
C
writing
D
thought
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A — eloquence.
“rhetoric” means n. eloquence persuasion empty talk
Common questions about “rhetoric”
What does “rhetoric” mean?
rhetoric — n. eloquence persuasion empty talk. In Chinese: 修辞；花言巧语.
How do you pronounce “rhetoric”?
rhetoric is pronounced /ˈrɛtərɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: rhe · to · ric.
Is “rhetoric” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. rhetoric appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rhetoric”?
rhetoric (rhetoric, Greek) → the study of rhetoric, flowery language.
