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 |
|---|---|
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| dowse | to plunge into water |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| welter | writhe |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |