GRE Word List
GENTLE
kindly; soft; mild; of good family
The meaning of the word gentle is kindly; soft; mild; of good family.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| seminal | related to seed or semen; germinal; creative; providing a basis for further development; influencing future developments; Ex. seminal research in a new field |
| burlesque | give an imitation that ridicules; imitate mockingly |
| cupidity | greed (for wealth); CF. cupid; CF. Cupid |
| subsidy | direct financial aid by government, etc.; V. subsidize: assist with a subsidy |
| queue | line (of waiting people or vehicles) |
| perfidious | treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery |
| increment | increase |
| shuffle | mix together; jumble; move (something) from one place to another; slide (the feet) along the ground while walking; Ex. shuffle papers from one pile to another; N. |
| obloquy | slander; disgrace; infamy |
| improvident | thriftless; not providing for the future |
