GRE Word List

VENERABLE

calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments

The meaning of the word venerable is calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments.

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WordMeaning
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
putrefyto make putrid
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
primaloriginal
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary