GRE Word List

LAMPOON

satire

The meaning of the word lampoon is satire.

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WordMeaning
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
homilya usually short sermon
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change