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
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
smughighly self-satisfied
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
wantonmerciless
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender