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
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
lateralof or relating to the side
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all