To hold in deep respect or reverence, often due to age, wisdom, or sanctity, is to do what?

A Disparage

B Vilify

C Venerate

D Deride

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Venerate means to regard with great respect; revere. Disparage, vilify, and deride all mean to speak about someone or something in a disrespectful or critical way.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "To hold in deep respect or reverence, often due to age, wisdom, or sanctity, is to do what?" is Option C: Venerate.

The other options — A) Disparage, B) Vilify, D) Deride — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Venerate means to regard with great respect; revere. Disparage, vilify, and deride all mean to speak about someone or something in a disrespectful or critical way.

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To hold in deep respect or reverence, often due to age, wisdom, or sanctity, is to do what?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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