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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WordMeaning
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
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plightto put or give in pledge : engage
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servileof or befitting a menial position
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