GRE Word List
IRONIC
relating to, containing, or constituting irony
The meaning of the word ironic is relating to, containing, or constituting irony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| ensconce | shelter |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |