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.

Random words

WordMeaning
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
funerealof or relating to a funeral
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated