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
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness