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.

Random words

WordMeaning
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
spoofdeceive
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
reparteea quick and witty reply
gauchelacking social experience or grace
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands