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
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
abortiveprematurely born
upshotthe final result : outcome
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
assailto attack violently : assault
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
firebranda piece of burning wood