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
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
maledictioncurse
insensatelacking sense or understanding
descryto catch sight of
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep