GRE Word List

VENAL

capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable

The meaning of the word venal is capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable.

Random words

WordMeaning
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
regimeregimen
disconsolatecheerless
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies