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
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
abjureto renounce upon oath
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous