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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| historic | historical |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |