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
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
passiveacted upon by an external agency
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand