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 |
|---|---|
| centigrade | relating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| onus | burden |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |