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
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
broachbrooch