GRE Word List

GENTLE

free from harshness, sternness, or violence

The meaning of the word gentle is free from harshness, sternness, or violence.

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gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
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ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
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disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
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reprisea musical repetition:
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
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