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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |