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
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
obsessivetending to cause obsession