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
Word | Meaning |
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forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
historic | historical |
thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |