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rhetoric
noun(rhet-o-ric)
high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
rhetoric
noun(rhet-o-ric)
loud and confused and empty talk
Synonyms: empty talk, empty words, hot air, palaver,
Examples:
Mere rhetoric.
rhetoric
noun(rhet-o-ric)
study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
noun(rhet-o-ric)
using language effectively to please or persuade

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