GRE Word List

HUMANE

marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals

The meaning of the word humane is marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals.

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WordMeaning
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function