GRE Word List
GIBE
to utter taunting words
The meaning of the word gibe is to utter taunting words.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
| defer | put off |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |