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
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
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temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
microcosma little world
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government