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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| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
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| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |