GRE Word List

VITRIOLIC

bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism

The meaning of the word vitriolic is bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism.

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WordMeaning
facadethe front of a building
sparseof few and scattered elements
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
distortto twist (see twist
parlancespeech
bookishof or relating to books
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs