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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earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
tactfulhaving or showing tact
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
riftfissure