sarcastic
/sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
sar · cas · tic
sɑːr · ˈkæs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt
Significado en Español
sarcástico
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sarcastic”:
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A
earnest
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B
genuine
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C
sincere
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D
mocking
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D — mocking.
“sarcastic” means adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt
Common questions about “sarcastic”
What does “sarcastic” mean?
sarcastic — adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt. In Chinese: 讽刺的，挖苦的.
How do you pronounce “sarcastic”?
sarcastic is pronounced /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sar · cas · tic.
Is “sarcastic” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sarcastic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
