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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conventionalformed by agreement or compact
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
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debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation