GRE Word List
TOUCHY
oversensitive; easily offended; irasible; delicate; needing delicate handling; Ex. touchy situation
The meaning of the word touchy is oversensitive; easily offended; irasible; delicate; needing delicate handling; Ex. touchy situation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| endearment | fond word or act; expression of affection |
| orthodox | traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine |
| irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
| prop | support placed under or against something; V. |
| stolid | dull; impassive; showing little emotion when strong feelings are expected |
| cater | provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind) |
| finicky | too particular; fussy; difficult to please; too concerned with unimportant details or quality; Ex. finicky about her food |
| disfigure | mar the appearance of; spoil |
| intrude | put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in |
| arcade | a covered passageway usually lined with shops |
