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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| catechism | oral instruction |