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
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
prongfork
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
raimentclothing