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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
overseesurvey
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath