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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somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
compellingthat compels: such as
plumea feather of a bird: such as
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
recountto relate in detail : narrate
jostleto come in contact or into collision