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
rationalhaving reason or understanding
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
stiltedpompous
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
misadventuremisfortune