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
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
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paramourlover
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable