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
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
recitala detailed account : enumeration