GRE Word List

BADINAGE

playful repartee : banter

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

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WordMeaning
procurementthe act or process of procuring
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
bewareto be on one's guard
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties