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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WordMeaning
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
disingenuouslacking in candor
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
ingratean ungrateful person
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
paragona model of excellence or perfection
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased