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
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
evoketo call forth or up: such as
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
askewout of line : at an angle
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept