GRE Word List
COMPENSATORY
to be equivalent to : counterbalance
The meaning of the word compensatory is to be equivalent to : counterbalance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| din | a loud continued noise |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
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| dilute | attenuate |
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