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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ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
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sledgesledgehammer
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
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unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe