verb · Easy SAT word

Pique

annoy; tightly woven fabric with raised cords

Pique in a sentence

His rude comment would pique her interest negatively.

Synonyms for pique

annoy
irritate
offend

Antonyms for pique

please
delight
satisfy

Practice pique on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like pique appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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