Venerable
mediumPositive toneVEN-er-uh-bul
adjective
Definition
Accorded great respect because of age, wisdom, or character
Memory hook
VENER-ABLE: worthy of VENERATION — deeply respected due to age and wisdom.
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Examples
“The venerable professor was beloved by students.”
“The venerable institution celebrated its centennial.”
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“The ______ professor was beloved by students.”
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GRE Tip
Venerable is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "revered" or "esteemed" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "disreputable".
Related GRE Words
archaic
Very old or old-fashioned; from an earlier period
deference
Humble submission and respect
deferential
Showing respect and courteous regard for another's wishes
revere
To feel deep respect or admiration for something
reverence
Deep respect for someone or something
reverent
feeling or showing deep respect and awe
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