GRE Word List

BADINAGE

playful repartee : banter

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

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WordMeaning
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
shoveto push along
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
franticemotionally out of control
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
chasethe hunting of wild animals
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
denominationan act of denominating