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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| afterlife | an existence after death |