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
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
compartmenta separate division or section
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
apparentopen to view : visible
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)