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.

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gushto issue copiously or violently
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protractto prolong in time or space : continue
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acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
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hortatoryhortative
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deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
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