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
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bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
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verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
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