GRE Word List

BADINAGE

playful repartee : banter

The meaning of the word badinage is playful repartee : banter.

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WordMeaning
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
determinatehaving defined limits
meddlesomegiven to meddling