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
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable