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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WordMeaning
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
stemthe main trunk of a plant
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable