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
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
direexciting horror
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
fabricateinvent
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor