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 |
|---|---|
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
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| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
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| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
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| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
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