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
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
filchto steal secretly or casually
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
legenda story coming down from the past
peccadilloa slight offense
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection