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
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
compressto press or squeeze together
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze