GRE Word List

TOUCHY

marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation

The meaning of the word touchy is marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation.

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WordMeaning
premonitorygiving warning
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
shavingthe act of one that shaves
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
sophistphilosopher
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)