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
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
codifyto reduce to a code
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate