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
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume