GRE Word List

SATIRICAL

of, relating to, or constituting satire

The meaning of the word satirical is of, relating to, or constituting satire.

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manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object