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
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
purportedreputed