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 |
|---|---|
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| quisling | traitor |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |