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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| grudging | unwilling |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |