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
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
blemishto spoil by a flaw
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts