GRE Word List

COQUETTE

a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men

The meaning of the word coquette is a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men.

Random words

WordMeaning
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
effigyan image or representation especially of a person