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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tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
underhandin a clandestine manner
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub