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
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
retributionrecompense
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant