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.

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WordMeaning
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
bolstera long pillow or cushion
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
striatedmarked with striations or striae
woefulfull of woe : grievous
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate