GRE Word List

HUMANITARIAN

a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist

The meaning of the word humanitarian is a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist.

Random words

WordMeaning
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
braidto make from braids
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
dramaa composition (see composition
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture