GRE Word List
SATIRICAL
of, relating to, or constituting satire
The meaning of the word satirical is of, relating to, or constituting satire.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| tactile | perceptible by touch : tangible |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |