GRE Word List

VITRIOLIC

bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism

The meaning of the word vitriolic is bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism.

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discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance