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
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
raptlifted up and carried away
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
convolutedhaving convolutions
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic