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
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
imbueendow
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
nullifyto make null (see null
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable