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
representationalone that represents: such as
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
plauditan act or round of applause
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors