GRE Word List

COMPELLING

that compels: such as

The meaning of the word compelling is that compels: such as.

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WordMeaning
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
wrenchto move with a violent twist
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
trampletramp
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance