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
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
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affirmationthe act of affirming
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comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
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quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck