GRE Word List
QUIZZICAL
comically quaint
The meaning of the word quizzical is comically quaint.
Random words
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disseminate | to spread abroad as though sowing seed |
venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
sleeper | one that sleeps |
acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |