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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| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
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| stoop | to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
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| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |