GRE Word List
PIQUE
irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
The meaning of the word pique is irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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remnant | remainder |
drudge | do drudgery; N: person who drudges |
resumption | taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats. |
vanguard | forerunners; foremost position of an army; advance forces; foremost position in a trend or movement; CF. rearguard |
consonant | harmonious; in agreement; N. |
withdrawn | introverted; retiring; remote |
reciprocal | mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement |
torpedo | underwater explosive apparatus; V. |
masticate | chew |
effrontery | rudeness without any sense of shame; shameless boldness; presumptousness; nerve; cheek |