GRE Word List

GENTLE

free from harshness, sternness, or violence

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
conceitfavorable opinion
funerealof or relating to a funeral
slakesubside
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
hideto put out of sight : secrete
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive