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 |
|---|---|
| expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| scion | descendant |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |