GRE Word List

COMPACT

predominantly formed or filled : composed

The meaning of the word compact is predominantly formed or filled : composed.

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retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
embroiderto ornament with needlework