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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heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
climeclimate
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subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
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portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
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