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
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
blareto sound loud and strident
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
catechismoral instruction