GRE Word List

SARCASM

a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain

The meaning of the word sarcasm is a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain.

Random words

WordMeaning
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
errantbehaving wrongly
notcha V-shaped indentation
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly