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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skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
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ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality