GRE Word List

ACERBITY

the quality of being acerbic

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

Random words

WordMeaning
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
drasticacting rapidly or violently
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
striatedmarked with striations or striae
smotherto kill by depriving of air
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken