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
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
contrivedevise
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
habituateto make used to something : accustom