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 |
|---|---|
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| demure | reserved |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |