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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paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
jibeto be in accord : agree
remittancea sum of money remitted