GRE Word List

EPIGRAM

a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought

The meaning of the word epigram is a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought.

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WordMeaning
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
mediateoccupying a middle position
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
thronga multitude of assembled persons
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming