GRE Word List

BADINAGE

playful repartee : banter

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

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WordMeaning
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
retributionrecompense
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
galea strong current of air:
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
induceto move by persuasion or influence
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful