GRE Word List

PIQUANT

engagingly provocative

The meaning of the word piquant is engagingly provocative.

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WordMeaning
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
catholicroman catholic
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence