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
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
biennialoccurring every two years
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
balkto refuse abruptly
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect