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
outmodednot being in style
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
filthfoul or putrid matter
generalitythe quality or state of being general
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
succorrelief
drabslattern