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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luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
fermentto undergo fermentation
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death