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.

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WordMeaning
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
denominationan act of denominating
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
parochialof or relating to a church parish
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious