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
propulsivetending or having power to propel
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perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
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doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
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venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments