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
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
centigraderelating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner