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
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
direexciting horror
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless