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

WordMeaning
opulencewealth
dawdleto spend time idly
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
tensilecapable of tension : ductile