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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smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
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detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
swipea strong sweeping blow
detachedstanding by itself : separate
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
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