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GRE Multiple Choice Questions - List 25

GRE - Flashcards - Multiple Choice Questions - SHOW ME LIST 25

Definition:

(noun) the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their #######s"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"

(noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

(noun) someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

(verb) ruffle (one's hair) by combing towards the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children #######d the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"

(verb) mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man #######d the young woman"

(verb) separate the fibers of; "####### wool"

(verb) disentangle and raise the fibers of; "####### wool"

(verb) raise the nap of (fabrics)

(verb) tear into pieces; "####### tissue for microscopic examinations"

(verb) annoy persistently; "The children #######d the boy because of his stammer"

(verb) to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them; "The advertisement is intended to ####### the customers"; "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior"

 

** Please Select the best Word that fits the definition in the left column

SYCOPHANT
TAUT
TAWDRY
TEASE
TORPID