GRE Word List
GIBE
to utter taunting words
The meaning of the word gibe is to utter taunting words.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| aria | air |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| construe | to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part) |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |