GRE Word List

SARDONIC

disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking

The meaning of the word sardonic is disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking.

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WordMeaning
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
inclementlacking mildness: such as
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
plumea feather of a bird: such as
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
parleyto speak with another : confer
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge