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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| preamble | an introductory statement |
| motley | variegated in color |
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| feline | of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family |
| mischance | bad luck |
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| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
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