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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benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
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attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
raspyharsh
pilfersteal
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
junkettrip
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy