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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cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
blotchto mark or mar with blotches