GRE Word List
COMPENSATORY
to be equivalent to : counterbalance
The meaning of the word compensatory is to be equivalent to : counterbalance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| credo | a guiding belief or principle : creed |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| kismet | fate |