GRE Word List

GIBE

to utter taunting words

The meaning of the word gibe is to utter taunting words.

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WordMeaning
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing