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.

Random words

WordMeaning
relishcharacteristic flavor
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
donto put on (an article of clothing)
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
belieto give a false impression of
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground