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
irremediablenot remediable
nauseateto become affected with nausea
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery