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SAT Vocabulary – Venerable

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This Week’s Word: Venerable \ˈve-nər(-ə)-bəl, ˈven-rə-bəl\ [VEN-er-uh-ble] adjective.

Venerable is a word used to describe someone who commands respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position.

Synonyms: Revered, Respected, Honored.

Etymology: Comes from the Latin Venerari, meaning “to worship or revere.”

Additional Information: Although used primarily as an adjective, venerable is sometimes used in the noun form by certain writers (especially clergymen). In certain religions, venerable fits into a certain figure’s title (i.e. “The Venerable Bede”, which is the primary label for St. Bede).

Sample 1: Carolyn was distraught when she learned that her grandfather was less than venerable, discovering that he was a gun-runner for the famous outlaw, Pancho Villa.

Sample 2: In addition to being a fantastic comedian and actor, Bob Hope has gone down in history as one of the most venerable celebrities of all time.

 

 


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