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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noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
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aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
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postulatedemand
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disinterto take out of the grave or tomb