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
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
yoretime past and especially long past
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel