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

WordMeaning
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
inopportuneinconvenient
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
conventionagreement
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable