GRE Word List

TOUCHING

capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion

The meaning of the word touching is capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion.

Random words

WordMeaning
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
apiaristbeekeeper
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
healthyenjoying good health
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental