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
blanchto take the color out of
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
induceto move by persuasion or influence
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated