GRE Word List

QUIP

a clever usually taunting remark : gibe

The meaning of the word quip is a clever usually taunting remark : gibe.

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WordMeaning
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
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speechlessunable to speak : dumb
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noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
politicpolitical
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
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invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation