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

WordMeaning
irateroused to ire
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god