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
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
provenanceorigin
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
impedimentsomething that impedes
blanchto take the color out of
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)