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
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
contrivancea thing contrived
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
clapperone that claps: such as
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation