GRE Word List
PIQUANT
engagingly provocative
The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| hubbub | noise |
| jaundice | yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |