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
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
sophistphilosopher
entitybeing
apiarya place where bees are kept
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout