GRE Word List

PIQUANT

engagingly provocative

The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.

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WordMeaning
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense