GRE Word List
BADINAGE
playful repartee : banter
The meaning of the word badinage is playful repartee : banter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| overweening | arrogant |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |