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
irateroused to ire
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
crescendoa gradual increase
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation