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 |
|---|---|
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |