GRE Word List
SATIRICAL
using satire; mocking
The meaning of the word satirical is using satire; mocking.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equity | fairness; justice; OP. inequity |
| reek | emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench |
| bait | harass; tease; torment; Ex. badger baiting; N: food or other lure used to catch fish or trap animals |
| extirpate | root up; uproot; destroy completely |
| reprove | censure; rebuke; N. reproof |
| requite | make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal |
| piscatorial | pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces |
| badinage | teasing conversation; banter; joking talk |
| incumbent | obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office |
| prey | target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice. |
