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
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
sanguinarybloodthirsty
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
censurea judgment involving condemnation
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
sportivefrolicsome
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency