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
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
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citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface