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
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
slakesubside
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation