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
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
healthyenjoying good health
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
ponderousof very great weight
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency