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 |
|---|---|
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |