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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| Word | Meaning |
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| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| hazard | a source of danger |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
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