GRE Word List

QUIZZICAL

comically quaint

The meaning of the word quizzical is comically quaint.

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disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
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sleeperone that sleeps
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
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avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness