GRE Word List

BADINAGE

playful repartee : banter

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

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WordMeaning
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
immaculatespotlessly clean
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
woefulfull of woe : grievous
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule