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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |