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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arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
wrenchto move with a violent twist
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent