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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prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
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crassgross
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
impedimentsomething that impedes
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
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mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant