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 |
|---|---|
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| shaving | the act of one that shaves |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| fret | to eat or gnaw into : corrode |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |