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
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
tantruma fit of bad temper
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
historichistorical
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle