GRE Word List

SATIRE

a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn

The meaning of the word satire is a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn.

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induceto move by persuasion or influence
vergebrink
quotidianoccurring every day
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence