GRE Word List
QUAINT
pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
The meaning of the word quaint is pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |