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
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
carefreefree from care: such as
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle