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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| subliminal | inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| wanton | merciless |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |