GRE Word List

PIQUANT

engagingly provocative

The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.

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WordMeaning
remunerativeserving to remunerate
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
obsequya funeral or burial rite
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
deviouswandering
generalitythe quality or state of being general
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect