GRE Word List
IRONIC
relating to, containing, or constituting irony
The meaning of the word ironic is relating to, containing, or constituting irony.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| petrify | to convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| realm | kingdom |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |