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 |
|---|---|
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| secession | withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |