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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WordMeaning
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
disputatiousinclined to dispute
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
appeasepacify
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection