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
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
affectedartificial; pretended
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
aperturean opening or open space : hole
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land