GRE Word List

PIQUANT

engagingly provocative

The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.

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turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner