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
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment