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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WordMeaning
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
replicateduplicate
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
hauntto visit often : frequent
brinkedge
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief