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
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
sentinelsentry
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
ponderousof very great weight
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as