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
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
fleeta number of warships under a single command
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray