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
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)