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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |