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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leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
misadventuremisfortune
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
overseesurvey
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis