Caustic

Synonyms for caustic

• bitter
• harsh
• scathing

Antonyms for caustic

• mild
• gentle
• soothing

Practice caustic on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like caustic appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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