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 |
|---|---|
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
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| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |