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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intervene | to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events |
brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
haggard | not tamed |
patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |