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
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
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memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
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glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull