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 |
|---|---|
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |