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 |
|---|---|
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| emblazon | to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| matrimony | the state of being married : marriage |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| brazen | made of brass |