Eloquent
mediumPositive toneEL-uh-kwunt
adjective
Definition
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Memory hook
ELO-QUENT: Like a classic ELO song -- beautiful, flowing, and moving.
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Examples
“Her eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.”
“He made an eloquent argument for criminal justice reform.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Her ______ speech moved the audience to tears.”
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eloquent
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GRE Tip
Eloquent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "articulate" or "expressive" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "inarticulate".
Related GRE Words
articulate
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
cogent
Clear, logical, and convincing
fluent
Able to express oneself easily and articulately
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly
allude
To suggest or call attention to indirectly; to hint at
allusion
An indirect reference, especially to something in literature or history
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