GRE Word List

LAMPOON

satire

The meaning of the word lampoon is satire.

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WordMeaning
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant