GRE Word List
QUIP
a clever usually taunting remark : gibe
The meaning of the word quip is a clever usually taunting remark : gibe.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| diadem | crown |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |