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
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
nauseateto become affected with nausea
brawnthe flesh of a boar
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent