GRE Word List

PIQUANT

engagingly provocative

The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.

Random words

WordMeaning
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
attireto put garments on : dress
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
reprisala retaliatory act
indicativeserving to indicate
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse