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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| quisling | traitor |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| microcosm | a little world |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |