venerable
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/ˈvɛnərəbl/
ven · er · a · ble
ˈvɛn · ər · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. respected; revered; ancient
Significado en Español
venerable, antiguo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng kính, cổ kính
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vener (respect) + able → worthy of respect, highly respected.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “venerable” as used in the following sentence? The venerable professor was admired not just for his knowledge but also for his integrity.
A
Esteemed
B
Youthful
C
Ambitious
D
Fanciful
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A — Esteemed.
“venerable” means adj. respected; revered; ancient
Common questions about “venerable”
What does “venerable” mean?
venerable — adj. respected; revered; ancient. In Chinese: 值得尊敬的；古老的.
How do you pronounce “venerable”?
venerable is pronounced /ˈvɛnərəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ven · er · a · ble.
Is “venerable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. venerable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “venerable”?
vener (respect) + able → worthy of respect, highly respected.
