GRE Word List

COMPARTMENT

a separate division or section

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

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WordMeaning
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
overweeningarrogant
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
polyglotone who is polyglot
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
slackento make less active : slow up
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
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