GRE Word List

COMEBACK

a sharp or witty reply : retort

The meaning of the word comeback is a sharp or witty reply : retort.

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conscientiousmeticulous
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reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
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intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
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