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
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
outmodednot being in style
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
diluteattenuate
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
hallowedholy
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses