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 |
|---|---|
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |