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
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
comportto be fitting : accord
pryto look closely or inquisitively
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
seemlygood-looking