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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WordMeaning
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
mausoleuma large tomb
brazenmade of brass
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark