GRE Word List

PIQUANT

engagingly provocative

The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.

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WordMeaning
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation