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
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
veerto change direction or course
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as