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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deferput off
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting