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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teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
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procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
dina loud continued noise
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless