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
lugubriousmournful
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
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apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division