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
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
caterto provide a supply of food
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
rarefiedbeing less dense