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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WordMeaning
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
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acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
monotonytedious sameness
imprecationcurse
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice