GRE Word List

MORDANT

biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive

The meaning of the word mordant is biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive.

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magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
cremateto subject to cremation
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity