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
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
neophytea new convert : proselyte
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds