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quips

/kwɪps/

Meanings
noun
A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

Examples :

"During the debate, the candidates traded sharp quips about each other's policies. "
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Related Words

Illustration policies

policies noun

/ˈpɑləsiz/ /ˈpɑlɪsiz/

A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body.

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

Illustration candidates

candidates noun

/ˈkændɪdeɪts/ /ˈkændɪdɪts/

A person who is running in an election.

"Simple Sentence: "The students listened carefully to the speeches given by the school president candidates." "

Illustration severe

severe adjective

/sɪˈvɪə/

Very bad or intense.

"The storm caused severe damage to the school building. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration arguments

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

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comeback noun

/ˈkʌmbæk/

A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.

"After failing his exams, the student's comeback to good grades was a pleasant surprise. "

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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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cafeteria noun

/ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/

A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

Illustration undermine

undermine verb

/ʌndəˈmaɪn/

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

"The secret passage undermined the foundation of the old house, making it unstable. "

Illustration remarks

remarks noun

/ɹɪˈmɑːks/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹks/

A mark that replaces another mark.

"The editor made several pencil remarks on the first draft of the story, replacing entire sentences with shorter, clearer ones. "

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sarcastic adjective

/sɑːˈkæstik/ /sɑɹˈkæstik/

Containing sarcasm.

"Her sarcastic tone made it clear she didn't believe a word he said. "