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
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
interiman intervening time : interval
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
unsavoryinsipid
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking