2025 Satire Vocab List

Ironic

[funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect] : "his mouth curved into an ironic smile"

Abate

[become less intense] : “the storm began to abate after hours of heavy rain”

Accede

[agree to a demand] : "he acceded to their demands after lengthy discussions"

Affluent

[wealthy] : "the affluent lifestyle of the city’s elite"

Candid

[truthful and straightforward] : "her candid remarks about the situation were appreciated by all"

Contend

[argue or struggle against] : "she contends that the policy is flawed and needs revision"

Emulate

[imitate] : "he hopes to emulate the success of his mentor in the business world"

Equivocal

[ambiguous or unclear] : "his equivocal response left everyone confused about his true intentions"

Acumen

[quick decisions or judgment] : "her business acumen enabled her to make profitable decisions quickly"

Beguile

[charm or enchant] : "he used his charm to beguile the audience into believing his story"

Enigmatic

[mysterious or difficult to understand] : "The artist's latest sculpture was enigmatic, leaving viewers to interpret its meaning in their own way."

Inscrutable

[difficult to understand or interpret] : "The ancient hieroglyphics were inscrutable to most, but the expert was able to decipher their meaning."

Ephemeral

[lasting for a very short time] : "The firefly's glow was ephemeral, lasting only for a few seconds before it disappeared in the darkness."

Ambivalence

[the state of having mixed feelings about something] : "His ambivalence towards the project made it difficult to gauge his true commitment."

Anomaly

[something that deviates from what is standard] : "The sudden drop in temperature was an anomaly for that time of year."

Elegy

[a poem or song of mourning] : "The poet wrote a beautiful elegy for her deceased friend, capturing the depth of their friendship."

Ruminate

[to think deeply and carefully about something] : "After the meeting, she took some time to ruminate on the decisions they had made and how they would impact the project."

Camaraderie

[Friendship] “The camaraderie between the teammates helped them win the championship”

Carp

[Complain about trivial matters] “My roommate always carps about my messy desk”

Cavort

[Dance around excitedly] “The children cavorted in the park, enjoying the warm weather.”

Eloquent

[fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing] “The speaker was so eloquent that the audience hung on to every word she said.”

Pragmatic

[dealing with things sensibly and realistically] “Her pragmatic approach to problem-solving helped the team stay focused and efficient.”

Ubiquitous

[present, appearing, or found everywhere] “Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that it’s hard to imagine life without them.”

Paradigm

[a typical example or pattern of something] “The invention of the internet shifted the paradigm of how people communicate globally.”

Dichotomy

[a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different] “There is often a dichotomy between what people say and what they do.”

Arbitrary

[based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason] “The rules seemed arbitrary and didn’t appear to follow any logical pattern.”

Cognizant

[aware of or having knowledge of something] “She was cognizant of the challenges ahead but remained determined to succeed.”

Ineffable

[too great or extreme to be expressed in words] “The beauty of the mountaintop view was ineffable and left them speechless.”

Belligerent

[hostile and aggressive] “His belligerent tone during the argument made it difficult to resolve the issue peacefully.”

Magnanimous

[generous or forgiving] “Despite losing the competition, she was magnanimous in congratulating the winner sincerely.”

Abjure

[to renounce a belief or claim] "He chose to abjure his former beliefs in pursuit of a more peaceful life."

Benevolent

[well-meaning and kindly] "Her benevolent nature was evident in the way she volunteered for community service."

Candor

[the quality of being open and honest] "Her candor during the discussion was refreshing and encouraged open dialogue."

Capricious

[given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior] "His capricious decisions often left his friends confused about his intentions."

debacle

[a disastrous failure] "The event turned into a debacle when the main speaker failed to show up."

Eclectic

[consisting of a diverse variety of elements] “The restaurant’s eclectic menu featured dishes from around the world.”

Euphemism

[a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt] "She used a euphemism to disguise the harsh reality of the situation."

laconic

[using few words; brief and concise] "His laconic response suggested that he was not interested in discussing the matter further."

Parched

[extremely dry or thirsty] "After hiking in the desert, I felt parched and needed water."

succinct

[briefly and clearly expressed; concise] "Her succinct summary captured the main points without unnecessary details."