GRE Word List
VENIAL
(of a fault or sin) forgivable; trivial
The meaning of the word venial is (of a fault or sin) forgivable; trivial.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chaperon | older person who accompanies and supervises a young unmarried woman |
| wreak | inflict; Ex. wreak one's vengeance on |
| varnish | paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V. |
| recidivism | habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist |
| distinct | clearly different; clearly noticed |
| congeal | freeze; coagulate |
| repercussion | rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion |
| gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |
| ruminant | animal that ruminates; ADJ. |
| sophomoric | immature; half-baked; like a sophomore |
