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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WordMeaning
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
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quotidianoccurring every day
depravitya corrupt act or practice
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
panderto act as a pander
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable