GRE Word List

SENTIMENTAL

marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism

The meaning of the word sentimental is marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism.

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WordMeaning
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
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tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
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aperturean opening or open space : hole
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quietudea quiet state : repose
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand