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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barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
arcadea long arched building or gallery
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
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episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish