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
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
migrantone that migrates: such as
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
gorgea narrow passage through land
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter