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
oligarchygovernment by the few
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
contagiona contagious disease