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
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
plumea feather of a bird: such as
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect