Sentence example with the word 'pique'

pique

affect the interest, blow the coals, dog, ferment, heat up, invite, offense, punch, rouse, tantalize, whip up

Definition n. tightly woven fabric with raised cords

Last update: September 25, 2015


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You pique my curiosity, Haines said amiably.   [adjective]

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I wanted a name that would pique the curiosity of my perspective audience.   [verb]

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I was piqued at this insinuation, which I looked upon as a reproach, and, without giving myself time to deliberate, accepted his offer.   [verb]

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Perhaps tho, as Di Filippo wishes, they will pique readers ' curiosity about Schorr 's work.   [Please select]

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Had Hawkeye been aware of the low estimation in which the skillful Uncas held his representations, he would probably have prolonged the entertainment a little in pique.   [Please select]

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After a few days, when she could understand him no better than at first, she gave over being puzzled and remained piqued.   [Please select]

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Before Ben-Hur could test the oracle, some other visitors were seen approaching across the meadow, and their appearance piqued the curiosity of the company, his not less than theirs.   [Please select]

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I exclaimed: and indeed there was something in the hasty and unexplanatory reply which, instead of allaying, piqued my curiosity more than ever.   [verb]

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This piqued Javert's curiosity in a decided manner.   [verb]

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I was thinking, sir, that very few masters would trouble themselves to inquire whether or not their paid subordinates were piqued and hurt by their orders.   [Please select]

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Well then, sir, have the goodness to gratify my curiosity, which is much piqued on one point.   [Please select]

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