GRE Word List
COMPENSATORY
making up for; repaying
The meaning of the word compensatory is making up for; repaying.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nonplus | put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more |
| unwieldy | awkward (to carry or move); cumbersome; unmanageable |
| energize | invigorate; give energy to; make forceful and active |
| ford | place where a river can be crossed on foot; V. |
| potion | dose (of liquids); liquid dose |
| escapade | prank; flighty conduct; reckless adventure that disobeys rules |
| homage | honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| pyromaniac | person with an insane desire to set things on fire |
| hazy | slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind |