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
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
haggardnot tamed
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
diademcrown