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 |
|---|---|
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
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| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
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