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
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
sapthe fluid part of a plant
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
rightfuljust
denominationan act of denominating