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
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
direexciting horror
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
solicitorone that solicits
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved