GRE Word List
BADINAGE
playful repartee : banter
The meaning of the word badinage is playful repartee : banter.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
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| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |
| arid | excessively dry |
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| retain | to keep in possession or use |