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
engenderbeget
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
mausoleuma large tomb
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction