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
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
tatterto make ragged
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality