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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WordMeaning
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
promptto move to action : incite
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
phyluma direct line of descent within a group