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
emanateto come out from a source
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
compressto press or squeeze together
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
buffeta blow especially with the hand
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery