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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skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
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aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
extantcurrently or actually existing
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
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