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
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
apprehendarrest
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another