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
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
downcastlow in spirit : dejected