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 |
|---|---|
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
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| ciliated | possessing cilia |
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| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
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