Eloquent
mediumEL-uh-kwunt
adjective
Definition
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Examples
“Her eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.”
“He made an eloquent argument for criminal justice reform.”
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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".
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