mockery; witty language used to convey insults or scorn
The book uses satire to criticize society effectively.
Vocabulary like satire 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.
healthy; promoting health; healthful
healthful; tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
save from damage or loss
hypocritically pious in manner; excessively or hypocritically pious
approve; give sanction to
sharp ironic mockery
satisfy; fill to satisfaction
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