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 |
|---|---|
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| clip | encompass |
| viable | capable of living |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |