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 |
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irate | roused to ire |
cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
vitiate | to make faulty or defective : impair |
equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |