GRE Word List

VERITABLE

being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary

The meaning of the word veritable is being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary.

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WordMeaning
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
ligneousof or resembling wood
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable