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.

Random words

WordMeaning
savanta person of learning
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of