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
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
notcha V-shaped indentation
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
feintsomething feigned
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate