GRE Word List
GENTLE
free from harshness, sternness, or violence
The meaning of the word gentle is free from harshness, sternness, or violence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
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| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
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