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

WordMeaning
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
constraintthe act of constraining
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified