GRE Word List

LAMPOON

satire

The meaning of the word lampoon is satire.

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WordMeaning
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
savorthe taste or smell of something
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease