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
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
constituenta member of a constituency
lacerationthe act of lacerating
savorthe taste or smell of something
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant