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
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
significanthaving meaning
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
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bugabooan imaginary object of fear
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
brazenmade of brass
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