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rhetoric

/ˈrɛtərɪk/
rhe · to · ric ˈrɛ · tə · rɪk
English Definition
n. eloquence persuasion empty talk
中文释义
修辞;花言巧语
Significado en Español
retórica, palabrería
한국어 뜻
수사학, 수사적 표현
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuật hùng biện, lời nói hoa mỹ
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Example Sentence

His speech was filled with empty rhetoric.

他的演讲充满了空洞的修辞。

Synonyms
eloquence bombast
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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.

  1. A eloquence
  2. B silence
  3. C writing
  4. D thought
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A — eloquence. “rhetoric” means n. eloquence persuasion empty talk

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The politician's long speech was full of grand ______ but very few real facts.

  1. A rhetoric
  2. B silence
  3. C honesty
  4. D action
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A — rhetoric. “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.

How do you use “rhetoric” in a sentence?

His speech was filled with empty rhetoric. (他的演讲充满了空洞的修辞。)

What are synonyms for “rhetoric”?

eloquence, bombast — all close in meaning to rhetoric (n. eloquence persuasion empty talk).

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.

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