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
pursea small bag for money
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
plaitpleat
affinityrelationship by marriage
pendantsomething suspended: such as
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing