GRE Word List
PIQUANT
engagingly provocative
The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
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| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
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| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |