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
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
clipperone that clips something
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
abortiveprematurely born
ensueto strive to attain : pursue