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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disport | sport |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |