GRE Word List
BICKER
petulant quarreling : altercation
The meaning of the word bicker is petulant quarreling : altercation.
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submissive | submitting to others |
complicity | association or participation in or as if in a wrongful act |
lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |