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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| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
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| feint | something feigned |
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