GRE Word List

LAMPOON

satire

The meaning of the word lampoon is satire.

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WordMeaning
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity