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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shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
nethersituated down or below : lower
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reeksmoke
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
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legenda story coming down from the past
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repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform