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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| Word | Meaning |
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| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| headlong | headfirst |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |