GRE Word List

REPARTEE

a quick and witty reply

The meaning of the word repartee is a quick and witty reply.

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WordMeaning
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
muddleto make turbid or muddy