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 |
|---|---|
| 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| withdrawn | introverted; retiring; remote |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 |
