GRE Word List

VENIAL

of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable

The meaning of the word venial is of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable.

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WordMeaning
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
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patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
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luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
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plummetto fall perpendicularly
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