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
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
searbeing dried and withered
agapewide open : gaping
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively