GRE Word List
GINGERLY
very cautious or careful
The meaning of the word gingerly is very cautious or careful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
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| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
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| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |