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
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
sparenot being used
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel