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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WordMeaning
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
sleeperone that sleeps