GRE Word List

LAMPOON

satire

The meaning of the word lampoon is satire.

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WordMeaning
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
microcosma little world