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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WordMeaning
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
brazenmade of brass
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
neophytea new convert : proselyte