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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| purported | reputed |