GRE Word List
WITTICISM
a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
The meaning of the word witticism is a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
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| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
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| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |