GRE Word List
RETORT
quick sharp reply; V.
The meaning of the word retort is quick sharp reply; V..
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
propellant | substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel) |
relinquish | give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm |
commonwealth | nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation |
exhilarating | invigorating and refreshing; cheering; V. exhilarate: make cheerful and excited; Ex. exhilarated by the ride in the sports car |
imposture | assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor |
bard | poet |
hubris | arrogance; excessive self-conceit |
convex | curving outward |
crinkle | wrinkle |
writhe | twist in coils; contort in pain |