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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| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| integrate | to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |