GRE Word List

GENTLE

free from harshness, sternness, or violence

The meaning of the word gentle is free from harshness, sternness, or violence.

Random words

WordMeaning
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
itineranttraveling from place to place
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
coalesceto grow together
finitehaving definite or definable limits