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
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
impingeencroach
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance