GRE Word List

BADINAGE

playful repartee : banter

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

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WordMeaning
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
trappingsoutward signs
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place