GRE Word List

PIQUE

to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff

The meaning of the word pique is to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff.

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WordMeaning
dissipateto break up and drive off
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
compulsivehaving power to compel
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration