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
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
daintysomething delicious to the taste
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
reciprocateto give and take mutually
implyto express indirectly
meteto give out by measure : dole out
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function