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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blotchto mark or mar with blotches
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practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
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spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
integralessential to completeness : constituent
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