GRE Word List

ACERBITY

the quality of being acerbic

The meaning of the word acerbity is the quality of being acerbic.

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WordMeaning
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
frivolousof little weight or importance
uniquebeing the only one : sole
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
congenialpleasant
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
bewareto be on one's guard