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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| retrench | cut down |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| occident | west |