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
quarrygame
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
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despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
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pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
porouspossessing or full of pores