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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| diva | prima donna |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |