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
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
constraintthe act of constraining
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
atypicalnot typical : irregular
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger