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
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
realmkingdom
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
transcribeto make a written copy of
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge