GRE Word List

COERCION

the act, process, or power of coercing

The meaning of the word coercion is the act, process, or power of coercing.

Random words

WordMeaning
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
connivancethe act of conniving
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky