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

WordMeaning
ravenousrapacious
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
raimentclothing
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
consortassociate
savanta person of learning
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun