GRE Word List

DAINTY

something delicious to the taste

The meaning of the word dainty is something delicious to the taste.

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WordMeaning
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature