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
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
embroiderto ornament with needlework
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
writheto twist into coils or folds