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
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating