GRE Word List
TANGENTIAL
touching lightly : incidental
The meaning of the word tangential is touching lightly : incidental.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| luxuriant | yielding abundantly : fertile |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |