November 29, 2012
venerable • adjective
To be venerable is to be admired and respected because of your status or age. You become venerable by achieving great things or just by living long enough.
The adjective venerable means "admired" and "respected" — it should describe how you feel about old folks and bosses, for example. It describes the wise old man at the top of the mountain who tells you the meaning of life. As a noun, the Venerable refers to someone high up in a religion, usually Christian. In fact, Saint Bede, who is sometimes called the Father of English History, is often referred to as the Bede the Venerable.
Which is the best antonym for the word "venerable," as it is used in the following sentence?
If your image of a city hall involves a venerable building, some Roman pillars and lots of public employees, the version offered by this Atlanta suburb of 94,000 residents is a bit of a shocker.
a. opulent
b. respectable
c. redoubtable
d. hallowed
e. contemporary
Which is the best antonym for the word "venerable," as it is used in the following sentence?
If your image of a city hall involves a venerable building, some Roman pillars and lots of public employees, the version offered by this Atlanta suburb of 94,000 residents is a bit of a shocker.
a. opulent
b. respectable
c. redoubtable
d. hallowed
e. contemporary
The President of the United States is a venerable leader. Palacios period 1 ESOL
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