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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |