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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| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
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| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
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| mediate | occupying a middle position |
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| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
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