GRE Word List

COY

marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness

The meaning of the word coy is marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness.

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WordMeaning
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
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imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
aceticvinegary
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance