GRE Word List
COMPELLING
overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel
The meaning of the word compelling is overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| atypical | not normal; not typical |
| integrity | honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness |
| forerunner | predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another |
| trunk | main wooden stem of a tree; human body excluding the head and limbs; torso; prehensile nose of an elephant |
| inimical | (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy |
| crabbed | sour; bad-tempered; peevish; difficult to read as handwriting |
| serpentine | winding; twisting; of or like a serpent; Ex. serpentine course of the river; N. serpent: snake |
| finesse | delicate skill; V: handle with finesse |
| tremor | trembling; slight quiver (as of the earth or from nervous agitation) |
| discourse | serious speech, writing, or conversation; formal discussion (either written or spoken); conversation; V. |
