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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prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
immunenot susceptible or responsive
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
emollientmaking soft or supple
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality