GRE Word List
GIBE
to utter taunting words
The meaning of the word gibe is to utter taunting words.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |
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| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| amphibian | an amphibious organism |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |