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
wantonmerciless
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
antithesisthe direct opposite
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
negateto deny the existence or truth of