GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

The meaning of the word pensive is musingly or dreamily thoughtful.

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WordMeaning
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
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disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
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castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes