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
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it