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 |
|---|---|
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |