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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
irateroused to ire
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
tactfulhaving or showing tact