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 |
|---|---|
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
| dart | a light spear |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |