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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| amend | to put right |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |