GRE Word List
COMPARTMENT
a separate division or section
The meaning of the word compartment is a separate division or section.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| braid | to make from braids |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| wrongheaded | stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |