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
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
cerebrationto use the mind : think
requiema mass for the dead
sojourna temporary stay
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely