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
oculistophthalmologist
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
oligarchygovernment by the few
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation