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
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
odoroushaving an odor: such as
rubrican authoritative rule
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
reciprocateto give and take mutually
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection