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.

Random words

WordMeaning
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
tatterto make ragged
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
transcribeto make a written copy of
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism