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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WordMeaning
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
distendextend
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery