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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |