mocking; exposing human folly to ridicule
The satirical magazine often mocked politicians.
Vocabulary like satirical 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.
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
mockery; witty language used to convey insults or scorn
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