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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |