GRE Word List
DOGGEREL
loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
The meaning of the word doggerel is loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| junket | trip |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| euphoria | a feeling of well-being or elation |
| succor | relief |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |