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
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
representationalone that represents: such as
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
implodeto burst inward
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
reprisala retaliatory act