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
incarcerateto put in prison
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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear