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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| lope | an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |