GRE Word List

SARDONIC

disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking

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

Random words

WordMeaning
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
upshotthe final result : outcome
pendingduring
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
duressforcible restraint or restriction
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
pluckto pull or pick off or out
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
prepossessingcreating prejudice