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
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
duressforcible restraint or restriction
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augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
tactfulhaving or showing tact
severto put or keep apart : divide
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic