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
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
preamblean introductory statement
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle