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
figmentsomething made up or contrived
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
betrayto lead astray
mischancebad luck
wreakbring about
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
replenishto fill or build up again