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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unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant