GRE Word List
COMEBACK
a sharp or witty reply : retort
The meaning of the word comeback is a sharp or witty reply : retort.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
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| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
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| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |