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
shearto cut off the hair from
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
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