GRE Word List

COMPARTMENT

a separate division or section

The meaning of the word compartment is a separate division or section.

Random words

WordMeaning
acclaimapplaud
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
capacitylegal competency (see competence
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid