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 |
|---|---|
| cadence | the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| accommodate | to provide with something desired, needed, or suited |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |