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 |
|---|---|
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| drivel | nonsense |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |