GRE Word List

TANGENTIAL

touching lightly : incidental

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

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WordMeaning
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
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unwittingnot knowing : unaware
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
demolitionthe act of demolishing
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate