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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terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm