GRE Word List
QUIBBLE
to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
The meaning of the word quibble is to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| overweening | arrogant |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |