GRE Word List

TANGENTIAL

touching lightly : incidental

The meaning of the word tangential is touching lightly : incidental.

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WordMeaning
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
compulsionan act of compelling
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
tactfulhaving or showing tact