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 |
|---|---|
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| momentum | a property (see property |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |