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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|---|---|
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| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
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