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
predisposeto dispose in advance
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
reeksmoke
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding