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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credentialwarranting credit or confidence
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libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
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cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly