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
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
brochurepamphlet
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable