GMAT Vocabulary

#221

derisive

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The crowd gave a derisive laugh.
2. His derisive tone showed a lack of respect.
3. She faced derisive comments online.

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#222

sarcastic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. His sarcastic reply made everyone uncomfortable.
2. She was being sarcastic when she called the delay "helpful."
3. A sarcastic tone can be hard to understand in writing.

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#223

sardonic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. He gave a sardonic smile after hearing the bad excuse.
2. The writer uses sardonic humor to criticize society.
3. Her sardonic comment was funny but bitter.

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#224

ironic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. It is ironic that the fire station caught fire.
2. The story has an ironic ending.
3. His ironic comment meant the opposite of the words he used.

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#225

satirical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The show uses satirical humor to discuss politics.
2. She wrote a satirical article about office life.
3. The satirical cartoon made fun of the new rule.

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#226

cynical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. He is cynical about promises made by politicians.
2. Her cynical view made it hard for her to trust people.
3. The film presents a cynical picture of business.

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#227

pessimistic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The report is pessimistic about future growth.
2. Do not be too pessimistic before the results arrive.
3. He gave a pessimistic forecast for the economy.

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#228

optimistic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She is optimistic about the project's future.
2. The sales forecast is optimistic.
3. We remain optimistic despite the difficulties.

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#229

pragmatic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. We need a pragmatic solution that we can afford.
2. Her pragmatic approach focused on what would work.
3. The manager made a pragmatic decision.

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#230

idealistic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. His idealistic plan aims to end all poverty.
2. Young volunteers were idealistic and full of hope.
3. The proposal is inspiring but perhaps too idealistic.

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#231

nostalgic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The old song made me feel nostalgic.
2. He became nostalgic while looking at childhood photos.
3. The film offers a nostalgic view of village life.

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#232

reverent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The visitors remained quiet and reverent inside the temple.
2. She spoke in a reverent tone about her teacher.
3. The ceremony created a reverent mood.

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#233

indifferent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. He seemed indifferent to the criticism.
2. Customers are not indifferent to price.
3. She was indifferent about which restaurant we chose.

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#234

ambivalent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. I feel ambivalent about moving to another city.
2. The public is ambivalent toward the new law.
3. She was ambivalent because the job had both benefits and risks.

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#235

enthusiastic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The students were enthusiastic about the trip.
2. She gave the idea enthusiastic support.
3. He is enthusiastic about learning new skills.

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#236

fervent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She is a fervent supporter of education reform.
2. He made a fervent appeal for peace.
3. The fans showed fervent support for the team.

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#237

restrained

Adjective

Example sentences

1. His response was calm and restrained.
2. The room has a simple, restrained design.
3. She showed restrained excitement after the announcement.

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#238

measured

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The manager gave a measured response to the crisis.
2. Her speech was calm and measured.
3. We need a measured approach, not a quick reaction.

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#239

moderate

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The doctor advised moderate exercise.
2. The party supports a moderate change in the law.
3. Prices increased at a moderate rate.

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#240

provocative

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The speaker asked a provocative question.
2. The article has a provocative title.
3. Her provocative comment started a heated debate.

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