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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polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
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analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
concordatcompact
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
reprisala retaliatory act