GRE Word List
IRONY
the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
The meaning of the word irony is the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| countenance | look |
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