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 |
|---|---|
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| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
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| certitude | the state of being or feeling certain |
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| pander | to act as a pander |
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