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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hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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recipientone that receives : receiver
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
begetto procreate as the father : sire
apiaristbeekeeper